NSS-8 Sea Launch Jan 25th

Zaphod

We are now preparing for our next mission, the launch of the NSS-8 communications satellite, planned for January 25, with liftoff at 3:22pm PST (23:22 GMT). This is our first mission of the year and also our first mission for SES New Skies. The powerful, multi-performance NSS-8 satellite includes broadcasting, video distribution, data collection and Internet capabilities.



http://www.sea-launch.com/current_launch.htm#launch_coverage

Zaphod

Information for Europe Coverage:
Satellite: NSS-7 Ku band digital
Transponder: EUH-3
Orbital Slot: 338 degrees East
Downlink Frequency: 11098.9 Horizontal
Data Rate: 8.448 Mb/s
Symbol Rate: 5.632
FEC: 3 / 4 DVB-s (QPSK)
Audios: Channel 1 / Channel 2 = English
Standard: 625 PAL

TRANSMISSION SCHEDULE: All times GMT
Day of Air: Friday, January 26, 2007
Time: 22:30 - 01:30
Transmission Test: 22:30 - 23:00
Live Broadcast Starts: 23:05
Launch Window: 23:22 - 23:59
Live Broadcast Ends: 00:40 Jan 27 (Approx)
VNR Playout: 01:15 Jan 27 (Approx)
Goodnight: 01:30 Jan 27 (Approx)

http://www.boeing.com/nosearch/sealaunch/broadcast.html

Robxxx7

Orbital Slot: 338 degrees East

Excuse my stupidness/laziness but where exactly is that ?

I see that it covers parts of Europe , will we be able to pick up anything in Ireland and if so how big a dish is required ?

Thanks

Zaphod

338 East is (360-338) = 22W NSS7

It's difficult to give a correct answer to dish size for NSS7. Some transponders are fine on an 80/90cm and others operate at much lower power and require larger dishes. The only way to be sure is to try it and see. In theory a 60cm would be fine:

http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/maps/nss7_eurmea.html


I just notice that they have altered the launch date, so the thread title is wrong now.

Launch is now for Friday January 26th

Robxxx7

Zaphod wrote:

338 East is (360-338) = 22W NSS7

It's difficult to give a correct answer to dish size for NSS7. Some transponders are fine on an 80/90cm and others operate at much lower power and require larger dishes. The only way to be sure is to try it and see. In theory a 60cm would be fine:

http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/maps/nss7_eurmea.html


I just notice that they have altered the launch date, so the thread title is wrong now.

Launch is now for Friday January 26th

Thanks,
I understand that they will only be performing some test transmissions for a day or so aswell...

Found some further info here regarding footprint in Europe

http://www.newskies.com/emptemp/new%20skies%20final/new%20skies/product1.asp?nContentID=532#

Zaphod

Moved to Sat Jan 27th. Moved to Mon Jan 29th.

Zaphod

Looks like it might finally take off. 9 mins to go.

webstream: http://www.navigon.net/sl/

SES relay : 23e, 10891, H, 20000

Zaphod

Blew up on rig.

Zaphod

The web stream ended with "We hope you enjoyed this event" followed by "Anomaly on NSS8 mission. Broadcast concluded".

An enjoyable anomaly ...

The tax man

D'oh!!

Zaphod

NSS-8 Mission Failure
The Sea Launch Zenit-3SL vehicle, carrying the NSS-8 satellite, experienced an anomaly today during launch operations. Sea Launch will establish a Failure Review Oversight Board to determine the root cause of this anomaly. Please call the Sea Launch hotline at 800.995.4123 for further information, as it becomes available. We will also post updates on the Sea Launch website at www.sea-launch.com.

Zaphod

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9GcME5hy7U

Ronan|Raven

ouch. Looks like the platform gave way?

Zaphod

Most people seem to think there was a problem with the engine, the rocket lost thrust and crashed down onto the platform causing an explosion. The platform is supposedly still intact.

http://www.russianspaceweb.com/

Zaphod

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/exploded-satellitelaunching-seacraft-finds-its-way-home-234401.php

Zaphod

There are some additional pics and videos available over on the nasaspaceflight forums for interested pyromaniacs. You'll need to register prior to downloading the videos however.
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5103&start=961

Dankoozy

holy ****. thats a big freakin bang